Word formation exercises огэ

Тренировочные упражнения  на словообразование. Подготовка к ОГЭ.

Test 1

1.     
There are many
……………………….. houses in this area.  (FASHION)

2.     
My parents
changed all …………………………… in the house. (FURNISH)

3.     
George takes part
in all ……………………………. at school. (COMPETE)

4.     
My sister is a
very …………………………… girl. (ATTRACT)

5.     
She is the most
………………………… person in the world! (CARE)

6.     
His business is
………………………… cars. (REPAIR)

7.     
Oh, it’s so
…………………….. to take part in this race! (EXCITE)

8.     
I …………………… with
you. He is not a lazy boy. (AGREE)

Test 2

1.     
I can’t stand
visiting …………………… cities. (NOISE)

2.      What is the …………………………… between these
men? (DIFFERENT)

3.      You are right. This picture is
…………………………… (BEAUTY)

4.      Taking a cold shower in the morning
is very …………………… (USE)

5.      My grandmother …………………………… living in
the old house.

 She wants to buy a new one. (LIKE)

6.      The …………………………. gave me very
interesting book. (LIBRARY)

7.      The patient felt much better after
proper ……………………….. (TREAT)

8.     
There is a
……………………………………… view from  the deck of the ship. (PICTURE)

Test 3

1.     
The weather today
will be cold and  ……………………… (WIND)

2.     
Your blood
……………………………. Is high. You need to call a doctor. (PRESS)

3.     
I’m against
John’s …………………… (PROPOSE)

4.     
I’m ………………………..
that I’ve been given a chance  to hear this outstanding singer. (THANK)

5.     
We all listened
to the …………………….. with great interest. (SPEAK)

6.     
They ran home
………………….. because it was raining. (QUICK)

7.     
Playing
volleyball is a good  ……………………… for young people. (AMUSE)

8.     
He is a
………………………… driver. He drives a car badly. (CARE)

Test 4

1.     
The food was
completely ……………………………. because he was a bad cook. (SAVOR)

2.      Reading books is her ………………….. way of
spending free time. (FAVOUR)

3.      He likes swimming and going on
………………………… (EXCURSE)

4.      Never jump off a ……………………. train.
(MOVE)

5.      I hope you will take into ……………..
what I’ve told you. (CONSIDER)

6.      This new book has got a lot of
colorful ……………………… (ILLUSTRATE)

7.      There are many …………………….. poems in
this book. (FAME)

8.     
My …………………………….
were wrong. He failed the exam. (EXPECT)

Test 5

1.     
He has got the
best ………………….. of different stamps. (COLLECT)

2.      It is very ……………………… to buy things in
the supermarket. (EXPENSE)

3.      The day was really …………………… and we
went for a walk to the forest. (WONDER )

4.      My father is a very ……………………..
singer. (ORIGIN)

5.      She speaks ……………………….. everywhere.
(LOUD)

6.      My best friend takes part in the
world …………………………. He is a great sportsman. (CHAMPION)

7.      My sister is very ……………………………….. I
can trust her. (RELY)

8.     
He was ……………………….
to find right answer and got a bad mark. (ABLE)

Test 6

1.     
Thank you very
much. I’m sure I’ll find it without any ……………………… (DIFFICULT)

2.      There are a lot of ……………………….
projects to protect the environment. (GLOBE)

3.      Turn to the right and you’ll …………………..
see this beautiful stature. (IMMEDIATE)

4.      I’ve had some …………………………. nights, so
I feel exhausted.  (SLEEP)

5.      The …………………….. of the Zoo are wild
animals. (INHABIT)

6.      You’ve failed the exam. You should
……………………… it. (WRITE)

7.      The question was so …………………………… that
he couldn’t answer it. (DIFFICULTY)

8.     
I’ve been waiting
for ……………………… to go abroad for two weeks already. (PERMIT)

Test 7

1.     
He has ……………………….
heard   a scream.  (SUDDEN)

2.      Her ……………………… were about future trip.
(THINK)

3.      On checking up the answers John found
out that he had made some ……………… (TAKE)

4.      I ………………………….. do morning exercise
with my little brother. (USUAL)

5.      Can you give me some more ……………………
about this book? (INFORM)

6.      My necklace has ………………………… I can’t
find it anywhere. (APEAR)

7.      British soldiers wounded in the
…………………. battles of the war. (BLOOD)

8.     
I’ve been  to the
theatre with my mom ………………………. (RECENT)

Test 8

1.     
Mrs Brown sat
staring at the letter  in ………………………… (BELIEVE)

2.      George likes to drink coffee,
………………………., in the morning. (SPECIAL)

3.      In spite of her parents’ ………………………,
Kate became a nurse. (OBJECT)

4.      He became a leader in the movement
for national ……………………….. (DEPEND)

5.      My parents will be ………………………………. by
me if I fail the exam. (APPOINT)

6.      Most people have no real ………………………….
In ghosts. (BELIEVE)

7.      My younger sister likes to read
………………………… stories. (HUMOUR)

8.      I can help you with the ………………………..
of this letter. (TRANSLATE)  

Answers:

Test 1

Fashionable,
furniture, competitions, attractive, careful, repairing, exciting, disagree

Test 2

Noisy, difference,
beautiful, useful, dislikes, librarian, treatment, picturesque

Test 3

Windy,
pressure, proposal, thankful, speaker, quickly, amusement, careless

Test 4

Unsavory,
favourite, excursions, movement, consideration, illustrations, famous, expectations

Test 5

Collection,
expensive, wonderful, original, loudly, championship, reliable, unable

Test 6

Difficulty,
global, immediately, sleepless, inhabitants, rewrite, difficult, permission

Test 7

Suddenly, thoughts,  mistakes, usually, information,
disappeared, bloody, recently 

Test 8

Disbelief,
especially, objections, independence, disappointed, belief, humorous,
translation

1. Переделайте  слова из  рамочки  так, чтобы они подошли  по смыслу в предложения (используя  приставки  или  суффиксы).

!!!!Сначала переведите  ту форму, которая дана, потом переведите  предложения и преобразуйте  слова  в  те  части речи, которые надо.

1. It was a wonderful ………….…. in that situation.
2. ……….., we found the museum rather quickly.
3. Mr Bright was a rather ………….. person and often donated money.
4. The building looked really ……………. and we stood in excitement.
5. My favourite ……………… is Louis Armstrong.
6. Look at this ……………… . Isn’t it funny?
7. The news was definitely …………….   We were embarrassed.
8. …………….. employees are highly appreciated by employers.
9. ………………. products can be found in this supermarket.
10.  Be ………………… on the road after rain!

1. Переделайте  слова из  рамочки  так, чтобы они подошли  по смыслу в предложения (используя  приставки  или  суффиксы).

!!!!Сначала переведите  ту форму, которая дана, потом переведите  предложения и преобразуйте  слова  в  те  части речи, которые надо.

1. Find a more reasonable ……………. You sound silly!
2. The …………… is really lucky today. He has shot ten ducks.
3. ………………., she couldn’t finish the test in time and was really upset.
4. We need professional ……………… for this purpose. We won’t manage without it.
5. Moscow is ……………… for its endless attractions.
6. They felt …………….. in that situation with no food, no water and no hope.
7. The ……………… of the shop was Mrs Trench, an attractive young lady.
8. We were looking at that impressive building in ……………. when we heard someone scream.
9. I’m fond of pastry,  …………….. cream cakes and apple pie.
10.  Smoking is very …………….. for health.

ИЗМЕНИТЕ СЛОВА   НА ТУ ЧАСТЬ РЕЧИ, КОТОРУЮ УКАЗАНО. ПЕРЕВЕДИТЕ ПРЕДЛОЖЕНИЯ. НЕЗНАКОМЫЕ СЛОВА ВЫПИШИТЕ В СЛОВАРЬ.

1. There are many ……………………….. houses in this area. (FASHION) – прил.
2. George takes part in all ……………………………. at school. (COMPETE) – сущ.
3. My sister is a very …………………………… girl. (ATTRACT) – прил.
4. She is the most ………………………… person in the world! (CARE) – прил.
5. His business is ………………………… cars. (REPAIR) — герундий
6. Oh, it’s so …………………….. to take part in this race! (EXCITE) – прил.
7. I …………………… with you. He is not a lazy boy. (AGREE) – глаг.  с  отриц.  приставкой

1. I can’t stand visiting …………………… cities. (NOISE)
2. What is the …………………………… between these men? (DIFFERENT)
3. You are right. This picture is …………………………… (BEAUTY)
4. Taking a cold shower in the morning is very …………………… (USE)
5. My grandmother …………………………… living in the old house.

She wants to buy a new one. (LIKE)

1. The …………………………. gave me very interesting book. (LIBRARY)
2. The patient felt much better after proper ……………………….. (TREAT)
3. There is a ……………………………………… view from the deck of the ship. (PICTURE)

1. The weather today will be cold and ……………………… (WIND)
2. Your blood ……………………………. Is high. You need to call a doctor. (PRESS)
3. I’m against John’s …………………… (PROPOSE)
4. I’m ……………………….. that I’ve been given a chance to hear this outstanding singer. (THANK)
5. We all listened to the …………………….. with great interest. (SPEAK)
6. They ran home ………………….. because it was raining. (QUICK)
7. Playing volleyball is a good ……………………… for young people. (AMUSE)
8. He is a ………………………… driver. He drives a car badly. (CARE)

1. The food was completely ……………………………. because he was a bad cook. (SAVOR)
2. Reading books is her ………………….. way of spending free time. (FAVOUR)
3. He likes swimming and going on ………………………… (EXCURSE)
4. Never jump off a ……………………. train. (MOVE)
5. I hope you will take into …………….. what I’ve told you. (CONSIDER)
6. This new book has got a lot of colorful ……………………… (ILLUSTRATE)
7. There are many …………………….. poems in this book. (FAME)
8. My ……………………………. were wrong. He failed the exam. (EXPECT)

1. He has got the best ………………….. of different stamps. (COLLECT)
2. It is very ……………………… to buy things in the supermarket. (EXPENSE)
3. The day was really …………………… and we went for a walk to the forest. (WONDER )
4. My father is a very …………………….. singer. (ORIGIN)
5. She speaks ……………………….. everywhere. (LOUD)
6. My best friend takes part in the world …………………………. He is a great sportsman. (CHAMPION)
7. My sister is very ……………………………….. I can trust her. (RELY)
8. He was ………………………. to find right answer and got a bad mark. (ABLE)

1. Thank you very much. I’m sure I’ll find it without any ……………………… (DIFFICULT)
2. There are a lot of ………………………. projects to protect the environment. (GLOBE)
3. Turn to the right and you’ll ………………….. see this beautiful stature. (IMMEDIATE)
4. I’ve had some …………………………. nights, so I feel exhausted. (SLEEP)
5. The …………………….. of the Zoo are wild animals. (INHABIT)
6. You’ve failed the exam. You should ……………………… it. (WRITE)
7. The question was so …………………………… that he couldn’t answer it. (DIFFICULTY)
8. I’ve been waiting for ……………………… to go abroad for two weeks already. (PERMIT)

1. Her ……………………… were about future trip. (THINK)
2. On checking up the answers John found out that he had made some ……………… (TAKE)
3. I ………………………….. do morning exercise with my little brother. (USUAL)
4. Can you give me some more …………………… about this book? (INFORM)
5. My necklace has ………………………… I can’t find it anywhere. (APEAR)
6. British soldiers wounded in the …………………. battles of the war. (BLOOD)
7. I’ve been to the theatre with my mom ………………………. (RECENT

1. Form adjectives using suffixes –(ic)al, -ing, -ive, -able, -ible,  translate the combinations

A CHANGE discussion, NATION government, EFFECT punishment, an AMAZE difference, an ECOLOGY situation, an ATTRACT waiter, a RESPONSE manager, a CHARM musician, an IMPRESS building, ENJOY attractions, TRADITION education, a FASHION artist, EXPENSE entertainments, the GEOGRAPHY location, a SWIM championship, ORIGIN translation, PERSON equipment, a COMFORT combination, a CULTURE difference, an INTEREST player, a PRACTICE traveller, a CREATE designer, PROFESSION disagreements, a SURPRISE beginning, EXCITE popularity

1. Form adjectives using suffixes –(t/tif)ic, -less, -ent, -ish, and prefixes –un, -im, -inter; translate the combinations

An EXPECTED visitor, the ENGLAND translation, END kindness, an LUCKY inventor, POSSIBLE connection, NATIONAL communication, a DIFFER decision, an FRIENDLY gardener, HOME people, an ENERGY trainer, HARM discomfort, FANTASY attractions, USUAL imagination, a CARE hunter, SCIENCE explanation, an FAIR competition, BASE education, FORGETTABLE meetings, a HELP player, PLEASANT owners, an HAPPY scientist

1. Form nouns using suffixes – ment, -tion, -sion, -ing, translate the combinations

An unexpected SUGGEST, original PUNISH, the basic MEAN, an international DISCUSS, a famous ADVERTISE, a practical DECIDE, an impressive BUILD, a wonderful COMBINE, personal DISAGREE, an unforgettable COMPETE, powerful GOVERN, the unpleasant BEGIN, scientific EXPLAIN, powerful EQUIP, traditional CELEBRATE, various ENTERTAIN, friendly POPULATE, a responsible ORGANIZE, endless EXCITE, amazing IMAGINE, dangerous CONNECT, beautiful ATTRACT, comfortable LOCATE, cultural COMMUNICATE

1. Form nouns using suffixes – er (or), -ist, -ance, -ence, -ness, -ity, -ship, translate the combinations

An interesting PERFORM, a careful HUNT, amazing KIND, a creative INVENT, a famous SCIENCE, a professional EXPLORE, unpleasant APPEAR, a fantastic WIN, a nervous RIDE, a dangerous ILL, an energetic TRAVEL, a wonderful ART, the practical OWN, the cultural DIFFER, an unexpected VISIT, a friendly SUPPORT, useful FIT, a responsible WAIT, dangerous POPULAR, a lucky REPORT, impressive FRIEND, a powerful LEAD, professional RESPONSIBLE, a cheerful TRAIN, a regular CHAMPION, a sleepy GARDEN

1. Form adjectives, adverbs or verbs where appropriate, translate the combinations

To take everything SERIOUS, to APPROVE of punishment, a TRADITION celebration, to speak NATURAL, a REAL fantastic holiday, to LIKE spicy food, an USUAL painter, to speak Japanese FLUENT, to APPEAR unexpectedly, DAY information, to receive mail DAY, to be DEFINITE interesting, to AGREE with teachers, to phone relatives RARE, an HAPPY musician, to shout LOUD at children, to visit friends RECENT, a PERSON opinion, PERSONAL speaking, to SYMBOL freedom, an ABSOLUTE unpleasant visitor, to communicate EASY, an ESPECIAL impressive building, to be PROBABLE on vacation

1. Give antonyms to the following words and translate them using prefixes -un, -dis, -im and the suffix –less:

Lucky, harmful, agree, friendly, like, careful, happy, usual, appear, pleasant, approve, expected, comfort, helpful, fair, forgettable, possible

1. Form nouns from the following words using suffixes –er, -or, -ment, -ness, -tion, -sion, -ance, -ence, -ship, -ist, -ity, -ing, -ian and translate them:

Dance, friend, sing, appear, explore, perform, visit, swim, science, responsible, compete, manage, punish, music, situate, play, ill, ride, mean, equip, travel, differ, inform, disagree, wait, discuss, communicate, excite, design, begin, learn, hunt, art, advertise, translate, protect, paint, bank, entertain, popular, own, kind, invent, speak, win, govern, garden, populate, inform, locate, support, connect, lead, champion, celebrate, teach, explain, report, build, train, suggest, drive, combine, write, imagine, fit, attract, decide

1. Form adjectives from the following words using suffixes –ful, -ing, -ly, -ive, -(ic)al, -ic, -able, -ent, -ible, -y, -ous, -less:

Sun, beauty, effect, vary, end, interest, fame, nation, science, rain, expense, enjoy, danger, risk, fantasy, ecology, tradition, colour, help, love, cheer, base, create, practice, care, comfort, amaze, taste, nerve, power, surprise, home, origin, peace, impress, geography, charm, spice, use, harm, energy, sleep, fashion, fun, person, success, attract, health, stress, excite, luck, nation, wealth, response, change, noise, swim, differ, friend, profession, wonder, culture

1. I unexpectedly met my old friend Natalie at a metro station in Paris. I recognised her at once though we hadn’t seen each other for ten years. Now she works as a ________REPORT__________ for Le Figaro newspaper. Our _________FRIEND_________ began when we were at school. After school, Natalie left Britain. French was her favourite subject and she went to university in Paris. Now she is a very _________SUCCESS_________ journalist. Her life is busy and exciting. I was _________LUCK_________ that she managed to find some time for me. Natalie made my visit to Paris _________FORGETTABLE_________. She took me to the most interesting places in the city. In the evening we watched a performance at The Grand Opera House. It is one of the most ________FAME________ Opera Houses in the world.

2. Have you heard of a Tadeus Bodnar? He is a _________FAME_________ Hungarian hairdresser. Not long ago he stopped using the _________TRADITION_________ scissors and comb. Now his instruments are axes, irons and vacuum cleaners. Now he is very _________SUCCESS_________ and happy because with his innovative techniques he can express himself better. He cuts hair in his shop in Budapest by chopping it with an axe. Then he styles the hair using a vacuum cleaner, or straightens it with an iron. It’s difficult to believe but the extravagant hairdresser is very popular. Many people find him very _________CREATE_________. Every day there’s an ________END__________ line of people streaming to his shop. They wish to change their ________APPEAR__________ and have a thrilling, new experience.

3. There are pills for everything. If you can’t sleep you take a pill. If you’re depressed or just _________HAPPY_________, you also can take a pill. These days scientists are developing a new pill that you can use for improving your ________FIT__________. It will have the same effect on people’s bodies as doing sports. The ________SCIENCE__________ experiments on mice have given wonderful results. The animals got stronger and healthier without any exercise. However, some doctors think that such pills can be ________DANGER__________ for health, especially in certain situations. The problem is that there will be people who may use the pill unwisely. For example, young girls who want to lose weight and get slim may take several pills at once. It will be very _________HARM_________ for their health. That’s why our government should think a lot before making the ________DECIDE__________ that allows the medicine to be produced.

4. Last spring my best friend Isabelle and I booked a holiday in Venice. We rented a small apartment for a week with a _________WONDER_________ view of the town. At the last moment another friend, Linda, asked if she could come with us. She was a _________FRIEND_________, cheerful girl and we were glad to have her join us. Venice was a _________FANTASY_________ place and we enjoyed our trip greatly. Linda was fond of history and she told us lots of ________INTEREST__________ facts about the town. We also liked the Italian food very much. The waiter in the nearby pizzeria was a boy from Britain, so we never had any problems with _________COMMUNICATE_________. The only _________PLEASANT_________ thing about Venice was the weather. It was unusually cold and windy that week.

5. Learning languages is becoming a popular hobby with children and adults. It’s not only interesting but very _________USE_________, too. Foreign languages improve memory and develop ________IMAGINE__________. People who are able to speak two or more languages _________FLUENT_________ are usually more successful than their monolingual colleagues. They are better in making business and _________PERSON_________ contacts. They are more _________CREATE_________ and they are better in solving conflicts as they are able to accept new ideas and different points of view. Foreign languages make life more _________INTEREST_________ and colourful.

6. My first job was working at a bakery. When I walked from my house to the bakery I could smell the _________WONDER_________ fresh bread. I loved it. I worked ________DAY__________ after school and at weekends. It made about twenty hours a week. One of the most _________FANTASY_________ things about the bakery was that I could eat all I wanted there. I couldn’t stop eating the fresh buns, rolls and cakes. They were so ________TASTE__________. Mrs. Bradley, the _________OWN_________ of the bakery, was a very nice woman. She had no children and she treated me like her own granddaughter. I liked her too and did my best to be as ________HELP_________as possible.

7. Thousands of tourists visit Edinburgh every year. The capital of Scotland is ________FAME__________ for its history and architecture. It’s one of the ________CULTURE__________ centres of the country. The main _________ATTRACT_________ of the city is Edinburgh Castle. It was built in the 12th century but it still looks magnificent and very _________IMPRESS_________. There are many historic monuments in Edinburgh. One of them is an unusual monument to Walter Scott, a well-known _________WRITE_________. The city streets are usually full of noisy tourists with cameras but if you want a quiet holiday, you can have it too — the beautiful and ________PEACE__________ countryside is just round the corner.

8. Siem Reap is a small town in Cambodia, a country in southeast Asia. It is built around a ________FAME__________ cathedral. The town is charming with some fine examples of French colonial architecture. A legend says that a French _________WRITE_________ once called the town “a pearl of Cambodia”. Nowadays, this town is quite popular with tourists. They often use it as a starting point for their _________EXCITE_________ travellings. The town is really remarkable. There you will find some _________IMPRESS_________ stone monuments and statues, ancient buildings and picturesque ruins. Note that it’s _________USUAL_________ hot there in the summer. Please ensure that you take _________COMFORT_________ walking shoes, light clothing and plenty of water to drink.

9. The city of St Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you’re looking for an _________USUAL_________ place to go, this is your destination. It was granted city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an ________ATTRACT__________ small village. It is actually the smallest city in Britain with a _________POPULATE_________ of just over 1,600. St Davids has a _________BEAUTY_________ medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th century. Today it is a _________CHARM_________ place with narrow streets filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries – but only one pub! St Davids is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular _________WIN_________ of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.

10. People travel a lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most _________COMFORT_________ means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare. There are _________END_________ queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if your flight is delayed. However, there are some airports where you can _________ACTUAL_________ enjoy yourself. For example, you’ll never be bored at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from _________DIFFER_________ countries here but the passengers never experience any problems because everything is well organised. There are attendants in red coats, who help you to get from one place to another. It’s very good for people with no sense of _________DIRECT_________. The attendants are always very polite and ________HELP__________.

11. Axel is a 9-year-old Bulgarian orphan (сирота). He was adopted by a ________WEALTH__________ western family. His new father works as a ________BANK__________ in Sweden and he is quite rich. Axel _________REGULAR_________ wrote e-mails to the director of the orphanage, Jane Smitova. He told her that he was saving his Christmas and birthday money to help his friends. Axel said that he wanted the money to be spent on presents for his former playmates. Later Jane said “I understood that _________FRIEND_________ meant a lot to a small boy but I would never have imagined that Axel could be talking about such an _________POSSIBLE_________ sum of money. It’s so touching and we are going to spend it in a very _________CARE_________ way.» The boy saved £6,000.

12. Last year my friend Mia and I went on holiday to Thailand. We stayed in a _________FAME_________ resort which is popular with tourists. We were very _________LUCK_________ with the weather and we spent most of our days on the beach. The ocean was ________FANTASY__________ – the water was clear and warm. Thailand is a former French colony and that’s why French is very popular there. Mia was delighted with this fact because she learns French, she wants to be a _________TEACH_________ of French, and she was able to practise the language there. She is also interested in architecture and she found some fine examples of the French colonial style in Thailand. It was an _________FORGETTABLE_________ trip for me too. I am a photographer and I took lots of pictures of people and nature. Several magazines found my photos ________INTEREST__________ enough to publish. I feel very proud of that.

13. Ratatouille is an American cartoon. The name of the cartoon comes from a ________TRADITION_________ French dish made of vegetables. The main character is a rat Remy, who is interested in cooking and dreams of becoming a _________SUCCESS_________ chef. Remy is separated from his family at the ________BEGIN__________ of the movie. So he finds himself in Paris, France. There his unusual _________FRIEND_________ with a poor boy begins. They both don’t care that most people hate rats and try to get rid of them. Remy wants to help the boy. He tries to teach him how to cook _________TASTE_________ dishes. The story ends ________HAPPY__________ and the friends start a new restaurant.

14. Many tourists find they don’t like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid ________NOISE__________ cities completely. They are attracted instead to dramatic views of mountains and _________PEACE_________ valleys. If you like this sort of tourism, Mountain View Camp is for you. You’ll have an _________FORGETTABLE_________ vacation there. The Camp has a view over the ________IMPRESS__________ Hampson Valley. In the camp, tourists can rent either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp is a successful _________COMBINE_________ of both comfort and a green environment. The tourists can also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and try European or _________NATION_________ cuisine.

15. The best thing about shopping in London is that there really are hundreds of cool shops selling _________FASHION_________ clothes. Only here you can find a wide choice of _________ORIGIN_________ and unique shops. Sometimes you can buy _________FANTASY_________ things there. You can spend a whole day in a shopping centre, have lunch in one of the European or ________ENGLAND__________ restaurants, see a new film in the cinema and even enjoy a ________PERFORM__________. But be _________СARE_________ – London shops are expensive! Don’t leave all your money in the shopping centre.

16. How do people learn the news? About a century ago people got _________INFORM_________ from newspapers since they were the only mass media that existed in those times. Radio and television seemed ________WONDER__________ inventions as they broadcasted audio and visual images. The Internet has changed the situation dramatically. Now the audience has an opportunity to create the news, share their _______PERSON_________ knowledge and express their opinions. The Internet supposes interaction, which makes it very ________ATTRACT__________ to people. And what about the newspapers? Will they _________APPEAR_________ in the near future? I wish they wouldn’t as I like starting my day with a cup of coffee and a _________TRADITION_________ newspaper.

17. In Andorra people live longer than in any other European country. It seems they have discovered the secret of a long and _________HEALTH_________ life. People in Andorra stay active and _________ENERGY_________ at old age. They attend gyms and public _________SWIM_________ pools for free. Exercise is one reason, the others are clean air and a diet based on vegetables and olive oil. People of all ages in Andorra are cheerful and ________FRIEND__________. They think that life is ________FANTASY__________ and they do their best to enjoy it. Andorra is the most _________PEACE_________ country in Europe – they haven’t had a war for 700 years.

18. What do you think is the most stressful and ________DANGER__________ job in Britain? Is it a police officer, a detective or a news _________REPORT_________? Well, statistics say it is a London taxi driver. It is a ________REAL__________ hard job as traffic is getting worse. If we sit in a traffic jam for a few minutes, we start feeling _________NERVE_________ and irritated. But imagine you had to do that every day as your job! And you have to remain _________CARE_________ and attentive in spite of everything. London taxi drivers have to have a good memory to be able to take a _________TRAVEL_________ from A to B without looking at the map or asking for directions.

19. Dublin is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It has an ________NATIONAL__________ airport with flights from London and European capitals. Dublin is a _________BEAUTY_________ and cosmopolitan city. If you walk along its different central streets, you will find a wide range of _______DIFFER_______ shops, bars and restaurants. If you like sightseeing, you can also visit the famous Dublin castle, one of the most _________IMPRESS_________ buildings in the city. Dublin is a green city. It is such a pleasure to walk there on a hot _________SUN_________ day. In the evening you can listen to _________TRADITION_________ Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.

20. Ballroom dancing in the UK is making a comeback. For the past five years the popularity of ballroom dancing has grown thanks to the TV show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’. In the show a professional ballroom _________DANCE_________ has a celebrity for a partner. They learn ________DIFFER__________ ballroom dances and perform them live on TV. Four judges and the public decide who stays in the _________COMPETE_________ and who leaves. The show demonstrates how glamorous ballroom dancing is. The celebrities wear _________COLOUR_________ dresses and suits and the show looks very ________IMPRESS__________. According to the ratings, the ________PERFORM__________ is becoming more and more popular with TV audiences.

21. Can people live without friends? Most of us would say «no». Friends make our lives enjoyable and _________INTEREST_________. Friendship is something you can’t buy. It is a _________WONDER_________ and valuable gift. It is _________POSSIBLE_________ to live without people who care for you and who are always ready to help. However, to find a true friend is not easy. Friendship requires honesty, trust and _________KIND_________. Being a friend means not only having fun together but helping each other in a difficult ________SITUATE__________. A true friend not only praises you but tells you when you are not right too. If you have already found such a person, you’re ________LUCK__________.

22. People spend hours talking on their mobile phones. There is an opinion that it may be ________HARM__________ to their health, but it is difficult to know for sure. Some research shows that mobile phones may cause brain problems. On the other hand, some doctors say mobiles are not ________DANGER__________ at all. No matter what doctors say, it’s just _________POSSIBLE_________ to live without a mobile phone today. It has become a very ________USE__________ device and people can’t do without it. It makes our life _________COMFORT_________ and saves time. People can get in touch with each other quickly. Mobile phones make _________COMMUNICATE_________ easier.

23. People are afraid of lots of things. There are many _________DIFFER_________ kinds of fears called phobias. They affect at least a quarter of the _________POPULATE_________. The _________TRADITION_________ treatment for people with strong phobias is some kind of therapy. In most cases it doesn’t work but doctors still believe that phobias can be cured. ________RECENT__________ they have discovered a drug which can help people to overcome their phobias. It doesn’t work for everybody but when it does, it is very ________EFFECT__________. People, who take the pill feel much better – most of their fears ________APPEAR__________.

24. British cuisine is simple. Puddings, stews, pies and breads are _________TRADITION_________ British dishes. Many of them are cooked and eaten on holidays. The choice of dishes has been influenced by the climate, history and _________GEOGRAPHY_________ position of the country. England is _________FAME_________ for its butter and cheese. The most popular of them is, of course, cheddar. Scotland is known for its _________TASTE_________ meat dishes and cakes. Wales has a strong fishing culture. As a result, Welsh cookery includes a lot of seafood, such as shrimps and crabs. However, nowadays most British restaurants offer food from _________DIFFER_________ parts of the world. The choice depends only on your pocketbook and your ________IMAGINE__________.

25. Every year the world goes dark for one hour, the Earth Hour. The event is organised by the ________NATION__________ World Wildlife Fund. At tourist destinations, in offices and private homes, lights are switched off for one hour at _________EXACT_________ 8:00 pm. The idea is to show that our planet is in danger and it needs care and _________PROTECT_________. It’s ________POSSIBLE__________ to remain indifferent to changes in the climate which go on and on. The Earth Hour is not about saving an hour’s electricity. It’s about realising that we live on a _________WONDER_________ planet and need to look after it – not just for an hour a year but every day. The Earth Hour is a part of an _________ECOLOGY_________ education whose aim is to make people understand their responsibility to the planet.

26. Reading is one of the most popular pastimes and books are one of the main sources of knowledge. Everyone knows this but, _________FORTUNATELY_________, there are many young people who don’t like to read. They say it is not cool but I firmly _________AGREE_________ with them. Books have the ability to take you to another world, to wake up your _________IMAGINE_________ and transport you to places you’ve never been to. Books can be ________DIFFER__________ in size and content. Their stories can be ________EXCITE__________, scary, romantic or funny but above all, books are just interesting. I’m absolutely sure that books by a good _________WRITE_________ will always be popular.

27. Millions of people want to learn English. There are lots of _________DIFFER_________ methods and the main problem is how to choose the best one. Some people believe that the most _________EFFECT_________ way is to study English in Britain or in any other English-speaking country. The advantage of going to Britain seems obvious. Everyone around you speaks English. It’s practically _________POSSIBLE_________ to avoid communication, so you’ll learn English _________QUICK_________. On the other hand, one can learn English at home. There are lots of possibilities there too: a good _________TEACH_________, a language school or an on-line course. There are many ways to get a good language _________EDUCATE_________ now.

28. If someone asks what your nationality is, how do you answer? For British people _________NATION_________ identity is a complex issue. Take me for example. I carry a passport issued by the British _________GOVERN_________. I was born in England, but my Mum is Scottish and my Granny is from Northern Ireland. So what am I? _________ACTUAL_________, I am really all of them: English, Irish, Scottish and British. Each of the “nations” has a lot in common but they also have their own unique culture and _________TRADITION_________ lifestyle. They _________LIKE_________ it when people call them English. And perhaps the most important _________DIFFER_________ of all – each nation has its own football team!

29. The Turners were not used to snow. The most they ever got in Birmingham was an inch or so each winter. Even that happened quite _________RARE_________. The _________FUN_________ thing was that a tiny bit of snow was enough to cancel school and even to close some businesses. One night, in March of 1993, something very _________EXCITE_________ happened. Very cold air from Canada created the «Storm of the Century». When the Turner kids woke up on Saturday morning, there were 17 inches of ________WONDER_________ snow as far as the eye could see. The Turners were in shock. They had no idea what to do. Though Mr. Turner was an experienced _________DRIVE_________ he chose to leave his car in the garage. He wanted the whole family to stay at home but it was natural for the kids to _________AGREE_________ with him. They put on the warmest clothes they had and ran outside to enjoy the snow.

30. London is famous for its history and its sights. It is also a wonderful place for shopaholics. There are lots of _________DIFFER_________ places to go. For example, you can go to Oxford Street. Sometimes it gets too ________CROWD__________ and noisy, especially during the sales. If you don’t like it, go to Covent Garden. There you can have a _________LOVE_________ cup of tea or a cappuccino in a quiet coffee house. You can also watch a street _________PERFORM_________. Portobello Road is the right place to go if you want to buy unique and _________USUAL_________ things. Shopping in London is always an ________EXCITE_________ experience and it’s worth trying.

31. Piranhas are South American fish. There are lots of scary stories about them. Most people think that piranhas are very _________DANGER_________ creatures. However, a _________SCIENCE_________ from St Andrews University, Anne Magurran, has recently announced that to call piranhas cruel killers is not fair. They _________USUAL_________ eat fish, plants and insects. According to Professor Anne Magurran, piranhas attack people and animals only when they want to defend themselves. However, most travellers strongly ________AGREE__________ with this point of view. They recommend keeping away from the water where piranhas live. When the fish attack in groups, it is practically _________POSSIBLE_________ to survive. Whatever your opinion of piranhas, this is a ________USE__________ piece of advice one should follow.

32. Dr Michael Werner says that he has eaten nothing for four years. The German _________SCIENCE_________ explains that he gets all his energy from sunlight. He says he drinks only water and ________DIFFER__________ fruit juices. Dr Werner has written an _________EXCITE_________ book about his experiences. In it he says that when he started the experiment he even put on weight.

He says: «I can’t really give an ________EXPLAIN_________ of what’s happening to me; perhaps I just believe in my theory.»

Dr Werner’s colleagues say that only plants can produce energy from the sun, and they cannot explain how he is able to stay ________HEALTH_________.

“This case ,_________PROBABLE_________, needs a lot more research before we will be able to explain it,” they say.

33. What is the largest animal on the planet? My uncle says that it’s the blue whale. He is a ______SCIENCE______ and knows a lot about them. The blue whale is an endangered animal, nowadays, people protect whales. ______FORTUNATE______, They study these ______BEAUTY______ animals instead of killing them. Blue whales are not ______DANGER______ to people. It’s ______BELIEVABLE______ but these huge whales eat plankton – small plants and animals.

34. Dolphins are ______WONDER______ animals.

They are clever and ______FRIEND______, and they don’t mind playing with people.

My father is a ______SCIENCE______ and he has heard how dolphins speak their own language.

Dolphin ______COMMUNICATE______ differs from ours, but scientists hope that soon we’ll be able to understand each other.

The dolphins are ______PROBABLE______ studying us too!

35. Life on the planet would be ______POSSIBLE______ without water.

To be strong and ______HEALTH______ a person should drink enough fresh water every day. We need water for cooking, washing and producing goods.

My uncle, who is a ______FARM______, says that he waters the vegetables, beans and other crops a lot in dry weather.

______FORTUNATELY______, fresh water resources on the Earth are limited.

We should be ______CARE______ and not waste it.

36. My parents want me to go to university but I’m not sure that I want to. When I was a small child, there were lots of ______DIFFER______ toys in our house, but I preferred the cars.

I dreamed of being a ______DRIVE______.

To me, it’s the most ______INTEREST______ job in the world.

My parents ______USUAL______ understand me

and I hope they approve of my ______DECIDE______ to put off university and get a job.

37. When I was a small child, we often went to the circus. I loved the ______FUN______ clowns and the motorbike ride in the globe.

The boy who did the riding seemed only a bit older than me. He performed the trick very ______CAREFUL______.

I certainly thought that it was extremely ______DANGER______, anyway. I applauded the ______BIKE______ loudly and dreamt about riding my own motorbike.

______FORTUNATELY______, my parents had a different opinion about getting a motorbike and refused to buy one for me.

38. I like reading and watching films about animals and wildlife. I saw a TV series about polar bears recently. These ______WONDER______ animals live in the northern Arctic. It’s ______BELIEVABLE______, but they feel very ______COMFORT______ in freezing cold weather. A polar bear is a very good ______HUNT______ – it dives into the cold ocean water to hunt seals.

______FORTUNATELY______, global warming is very dangerous for polar bears. They may die out if the temperature rises too high.

39. I do sports ______REGULAR______ Life is impossible without motion and people can’t live if they are not active. I’ve been into sports since my childhood.

When I was seven, a karate ______TEACH______, who trained my elder brother, said that I should

exercise a lot to look sporty and ______ATHLET______.

He was right – I was too fat and looked HEALTHY.

______FORTUNATE______, my parents and I followed his advice and now I’m quite happy with the way I look and feel.

40. Most people prefer travelling by air, but I like trains. A train is slower, but it’s more ______COMFORT______.

My parents think so too. Our longest journey lasted for three days. It was ______EXCITE______ as we went past beautiful places.

The other passenger in our compartment was a geologist, which means he was also a professional ______TRAVEL______.

He told us about his expeditions. He also said that ______FRIEND______ is the most valuable thing in the world.

______FORTUNATELY______, we didn’t exchange phone numbers and we don’t know where he’s now.

41. People don’t read much nowadays, but I like reading. I like books about adventures, love and ______FRIEND______.

I can’t say who my favourite ______WRITE______ is – there are so many.

Most of my friends prefer watching the TV version of a book to reading it. They say it’s more ______INTEREST______.

I strongly ______AGREE______ with them.

I’m absolutely sure that books develop our ______IMAGINE______ much better than any film can do.

42. It all started in 1865. A group of Frenchmen were having dinner in one of the most _________FASHION_________ restaurants near Paris. They talked about the democratic changes in the USA and wanted to support the American people. After a short _________DISCUSS_________ they agreed on an original idea. The idea was suggested by Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi, a sculptor and ________DESIGN_________. He said they could make a statue of a woman holding the torch of freedom. It was an ambitious project and it was _________POSSIBLE_________ to complete it quickly. It actually took 21 years for this idea to become a reality. The French people raised money to build the statue, and, _________FINAL_________, in 1886 it was ready. On July 4, 1886 the United States received their _________AMAZE_________ gift — the Statue of Liberty!

43. Choosing a career is one of the most difficult choices we have to make in our lives. There are lots of interesting and _________EXCITE_________ professions, but which of them is the right choice for you? Researchers who work in _________EDUCATE_________ and sociology asked people across the UK what their dream job would be. And the results were quite _________EXPECTED_________. According to the survey, people find modest jobs like charity work or gardening the most _________ATTRACT_________. Often at the top of their list are jobs such as a nurse or a _________TEACH_________. The study also shows that people in the UK are very _________PRACTICE_________ and focus on dream jobs they have a realistic chance of getting.

44. Yoga is a very popular activity and lots of people practise it nowadays. There is an opinion, however, that to be _________SUCCESS_________ in this activity you should start yoga in early childhood. This is not true! You can start yoga at any time in your life. What you really need is enthusiasm and a good ________TRAIN__________ – yogis often call them a guru. Yoga is not a _________COMPETE_________. You can choose any pace that is ________COMFORT__________ for you. The aim is not to win but to make your body flexible and strong. It’s definitely _________POSSIBLE_________ to improve your body in a few days. It may take lots of time but it’s worth the time and effort. Yoga is an _________EFFECT_________ way to relax your mind. It is useful not only for your body, but for your mind, too.

45. At school, writing essays was a real problem for me, and my grades were always low. _________NATURAL_________ enough, I didn’t like writing and tried to avoid writing lessons at all costs. I thought I didn’t have enough _________IMAGINE_________ for any kind of writing. I only understood what my problem was after school. In a _________SCIENCE_________ journal I saw an article about children’s writing problems. The author claimed that anyone could become a good ________WRITE__________ if they learned some rules. I read and reread the article several times. Then I tried to use the information in practice. I have never become a professional journalists but from time to time I publish some pieces of my _________CREATE_________ writing on my blog. My friends find these essays and stories very ________ENJOY__________.

46. Olivia got a camera for her birthday. Her family was going on a trip to Washington D.C. and Olivia wanted to take pictures of the _________WONDER_________ places she would see. The first place where they stopped was a sandy beach. Olivia took pictures of the ocean and the _________NOISE_________ seagulls. The birds seemed to enjoy being photographed, but it was _________POSSIBLE_________ to go too close to them. Olivia had to take pictures from a distance. Next, the family moved on to the centre of Washington D.C. Olivia’s heart was beating with ________EXCITE__________. She got great shots of the White House, the Capitol and some other _________FAME_________ buildings. _________FINAL_________, it was time to head home. Olivia thought about how her friends would be surprised to see her pictures.

47. The 5th of November is Guy Fawkes Night. This holiday is also known as Bonfire Night as lighting bonfires is an essential part of the ________CELEBRATE__________. _________NATURAL_________, it’s one of the favourite holidays for children – they simply can’t miss the firework display. Most parents allow their children to stay outdoors till late at night. It would be _________FAIR_________ to make them stay at home when the sky is lit up with colours. However, children should never be left on their own — bonfires and fireworks are potentially ________DANGER__________. Emergency reports say the number of people needing medical care increases on this night. Some of them have been _________CARE_________ with fire. In spite of the excitement, the children may also catch a cold on this November night. Warm jumpers, coats and gloves are more ________USE__________ than ever.

48. Last year, I became a volunteer in a charity shop. It was an _________USUAL_________ job for me — I had never been involved with charities. Our shop raised money to provide medical care for anyone suffering from any ________ILL__________. The job was not easy but I enjoyed it very much. All my colleagues were very helpful. Their _________FRIEND_________ and support meant a lot to me. Andrew, my boss and _________MANAGE_________, was a smart and well-organized person. He kept saying that we had no right to be indifferent or ________CARE__________ because people’s lives depended on us. Working in the charity shop, I have met some very interesting people and have learnt a lot of practical skills. Volunteering has equipped me with experience which I’m sure will be _________USE_________ for my future.

49. Last year I decided to take an English course in Britain. When I called the language school, the _________MANAGE_________ explained to me everything about the school and the courses. They had an _________IMPRESS_________ range of courses — for all levels and ages. As for the accommodation, there were two options: staying in a student hostel or living with a host family. Naturally enough, I wanted to choose the _________NATIONAL_________ community of the hostel. However, because of my parents’ strong _________AGREEMENT_________ with my choice, I had to stay with the host family. And I didn’t regret it! My host family was ________WONDER__________. They told me a lot about their country and were very curious about mine. We talked a lot and when I came back home, I could speak English ______FLUENT______!

50. I arrived in Liverpool in the afternoon. It was a _________RAIN_________ day but the weather couldn’t spoil my excellent mood – I was in Liverpool! Many people associate this city with the _________FAME_________ musical band, the Beatles.

It’s true, the Beatles are everywhere, but today it’s also _________POSSIBLE_________ to imagine Liverpool without its other great passion: football! The city is home to two teams: Liverpool and Everton. Everton is older and was more _________SUCCESS_________ in the past, but since the 1990s it has been Liverpool’s time to shine. I’ve been Liverpool’s _________SUPPORT_________ since I was a small boy. The team is based at the Anfield stadium. I have watched games there twice. It was very _________EXCITE_________ and it was one of the most important memories of my childhood.

51. Last year I learnt Spanish in Barcelona. Spain is an _________AMAZE_________ country and I enjoyed my time there very much. My flatmates were two girls from Germany. They were nice but _________COMMUNICATE_________ was a real problem for us because I didn’t speak German and they didn’t speak English, my first language. Sometimes we felt absolutely ________HELP__________ because we were not able to understand each other. However, it gave us additional motivation to learn Spanish! Very soon my teacher told me that I was speaking it _________FLUENT_________. He was happy with my progress. My flatmates’ grades were _________IMPRESS_________ too! It proved that practice is very important and if you want to speak a foreign language like a native _________SPEAK_________, you should practise it a lot.

52. Sam went to the giant aquarium near his house at least three times a week. He liked the fish and crabs, but the most _________WONDER_________ creatures there were sharks. Sam could watch them for hours. He took photos through the glass and collected _________INFORM_________ about them. It surprised him how fast a massive shark could be. Before the aquarium opened, Sam thought it was ________POSSIBLE__________ for sharks to be so quick and graceful. He knew that sharks were _________DANGER_________ but they seldom attacked people. Many people, however, had hunted them and sharks had become endangered. _________FORTUNATE_________, now there were laws protecting sharks. In the future, Sam wanted to be a _________SCIENCE_________ and study sharks in the wild.

53. There is a popular opinion that all children are talented. It’s true — children are curious and have a good _________IMAGINE_________. It helps them make _________AMAZE_________ things from very routine objects like stones, leaves, or strips of fabric. Coloured paper, watercolours and pencils stimulate their _________CREATE_________ minds a lot too! However, sometimes parents may _________APPROVE_________ of their children’s artistic activities like drawing on the walls and indoor experiments with fireworks. But _________PUNISH_________ is not a good solution! Any art activity develops children’s brains and stimulates their ability in science. Be _________CARE_________ with your children’s natural talents. Never stop them doing an activity but instead create an appropriate and safe environment for it.

54. Recently my neighbour Michael Wilkins got a job in sales. However, soon he found out that being a sales _________MANAGE_________ did not make him happy. He had to work long hours, and the job was _________STRESS_________ and demanding. The atmosphere in the office was very _________FRIENDLY_________ and the workers often quarreled with each other. So Michael decided to look for a more ________ATTRACT__________ job. In the local newspaper, he saw an _________ADVERTISE_________ from a pizzeria. It was close to his house and they needed a waiter. Michael decided to apply and didn’t regret it.

“It’s good to feed people. I enjoy seeing them smile – it’s important, isn’t it?” Michael says.

Next week he’s going to take a cooking course. On completing it, he will be able to make _________TASTE_________ pizzas himself!

55. Jenny doesn’t have many friends, but she has lots of books. Jenny likes fantasy stories best. She has a rich ________IMAGINE__________ which takes her to magical lands. Jenny often feels like she is a part of the story. She enjoys being in someone else’s shoes, living in an _________ABSOLUTE_________ different world. When reading, Jenny may turn into a princess or become a mountain _________EXPLORE_________. She can see _________FANTASY_________ creatures and amazing places with her own eyes. Books are ideal friends for Jenny. They are entertaining and helpful. They can give her some _________PRACTICE_________ advice when she needs it and keep quiet when she doesn’t want to communicate. Books never _________AGREE_________ with her and they never argue.

56. Father’s Day in the UK is on the third Sunday in June. We enjoy this day very much and always arrange a _________CELEBRATE_________ at home. Our dad deserves it – he is the most _________AMAZE_________ person I’ve ever met. He works as a train _________DRIVE_________ and he loves his job, though it takes time and energy. He cannot spend lots of time with us, but when he is at home, we have a _________FANTASY_________ time all together. Dad is a very _________CREATE_________ person and often invents new games for us. There are three children in our family and we always prepare a present for our dad together. Last time it was a large, _________COLOUR_________ book about the history of trains. The book starts with the invention of the first train and tells the whole story of the railway up to the present day.

57. The Grand National is a horse race which is held every year in Liverpool. This _________COMPETE_________ involves a four-mile race, during which the horses have to go over 30 fences. The most _________FAME_________ horse in the Grand National was called ‘Red Rum’. He was the _________WIN_________ of the race three times during the 1970s. The race is not only a sporting event but a _________FASHION_________ social event too. Men and women wear beautiful clothes, and the tickets to the race are very ________EXPENSE__________. The Grand National is broadcast all over the world and around 500 to 600 million people watch it. However, though there are lots of horse racing fans, many people think it’s _________FAIR_________ and cruel to make the animals race and jump for people’s entertainment.

58. I’ve worked in an office for many years. It’s a very _________STRESS_________ job and recently I’ve taken up a new hobby — gardening. My grandmother was a very good _________GARDEN_________. She never did gardening as a job but for pleasure and ________ENTERTAIN__________. She had the so-called “green fingers” — the flowers and fruit trees she planted grew very _________QUICK_________. I wish I were as skillful as she was. It’s a pity my family does not share my interest in gardening. My children _________LIKE_________ working outdoors. They prefer using the computer indoors. I don’t argue with them. Arguing and quarrelling makes me feel _________NERVE_________ and unhappy but cannot change the situation. I hope one day they will join me in the garden.

59. Lots of companies do business online. They sell goods and services, or provide _________INFORM_________ to the general public. Doing business online is less _________EXPENSE_________ and more convenient than running a traditional business, with offices and lots of employees. Surprisingly enough, there are lots of very young people among online businessmen. In spite of their age, they are quite _________SUCCESS_________ and professional. For example, Ben Collins started his own online company when he was _________REAL_________ young. He was only 17. He says, “My business is ________NATIONAL__________ — we work with people from different countries. In a real office, some people would _________AGREE_________ that someone of my age could be a boss, but when I work online, nobody cares how old I am.”

60. My mum enjoys gardening and I like helping her. Mum says that my grandfather was a ______FARM______ and that he loved working with the earth. He was a nice and ___FRIEND___ person, because nature always makes people better. ______FORTUNATELY______, I didn’t know him as he died before I was born. We grow ______BEAUTY______ flowers and fruit trees. We have some garden furniture – a wooden table and four ______COMFORT______ chairs. The neighbours often come round, and we have outdoor tea parties.

61. I love music. Since my childhood.

I’ve played many ______DIFFER______ musical instruments: the piano, the guitar, and even the drums.

My music ______TEACH______ sometimes says that I have a gift for music, and I hope she’s right.

______RECENT______, I’ve joined our school band and we are going to take part in a modern music concert.

We are also invited to participate in the city music ___COMPETE__ in June.

It is a great chance for a young band but, ___FORTUNATELY__, we will not be able to play there. June is our exam time and we’ll have to focus on our studies.

We went to France last weekend to visit my grandma. She lives in the countryside in a nice ______TRADITION______ house. I like her house very much. There’s old wooden furniture in the rooms and ______WONDER______ pictures on the walls. Grandma has a large ______COLLECT______ of old pictures. Some of them were painted by an ____ART___ who lived next door to her. He was very talented but, ______FORTUNATELY______, he died young and didn’t become famous.

62. Mum wants to buy a new sofa for the sitting room. So, yesterday, we went to the largest furniture store in the city. Mum’s friend, who is a ___DESIGN___, recommended that store as the best in the city.

However, we didn’t buy anything because Mum couldn’t make a ______DECIDE______ about what she liked best. There were sofas in ______TRADITION______ and modern styles. They were presented in ___DIFFER___ colours and patterns. The shop assistant was very ____HELP___. She patietly showed us one model after another. At last Mum chose one of them, but, ______FORTUNATELY______, they didn’t have that model in her favourite colour.

63. Early in her reign, Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert, had a plan to hold a great world-wide exhibition of modern art and design. Sir Joseph Paxton, a botanist and landscape ___DESIGN_____, won the competition to create the central exhibition hall. The _____BUILD____ he produced is still admired by architects today. Although at that time many thought it was ________POSSIBLE_____ to realize such a project. In 1851, Paxton constructed his Crystal Palace – an ____AMAZE_____ glass and iron pavilion, over a third of a mile long, with 800,000 square feet of floor space. The construction was an ultramodern iron frame with glass panels. The exhibition was very _______SUCCESS____ – it drew over six million visitors. _____UNFORTUNATE_____, it was taken apart in 1854.

64. Ray Kurzweil is a very popular figure in the field of science. He is a leading computer _____SCIENCE_____ who has made lots of predictions about the future of humanity. So far he has written six books about artificial intelligence, and four of them have become ___NATION____ best sellers in the USA. Ray strongly believes that soon computer intelligence will be a billion times more ___POWER_____ than the human brain. However, lots of experts don’t believe it and say that it is absolutely ___POSSIBLE_____. Kurzweil disagrees with them and says that we are already a human-machine civilization. We already use high level technology to diagnose diseases, provide ____EDUCATE____, and develop new technologies. Kurzweil thinks that by 2030, computers will do more ___IMPRESS____ tasks. They will be able to understand ordinary spoken language and show emotions.

65. Surfers Against Sewage’ (SAS) was founded in 1990 by water sports enthusiasts in the UK. They are an environmental ______ORGANIZE______ that tries to protect the UK’s oceans and beaches. They say that it may be really _____RISK______ to swim in the seas, and even sunbathe on the beaches because of the pollution. When SAS appeared, it informed people about the problem in quite an _____USUAL______ way. They went to public events with their surfboards and handed out leaflets. They _____QUICK____ attracted the attention of the media and people of Britain. They even managed to put pressure on the _____GOVERN_____ to forbid dumping waste in the sea, rivers and lakes. The campaign was indeed ______SUCCESS_____. Officials agreed to spend 8.5 billion pounds on cleaning up Britain’s seas and rivers.

66. Shepherd’s pie started as an old English recipe. The pie gained _____POPULAR_____ in the middle ages. During the reign of Elizabeth I, mince meat pie became a must-have food, probably, because it was easy to cook, ____HEALTH______ and tasty. Until the 16th century potatoes were ____MAIN______ known as pig food. But later they were accepted as a ____BASE____ food in Europe. The Shepherd’s pie recipe changed to include potatoes as an ingredient. And the fame of the dish doubled. Now Shepherd’s pie is considered to be a ____TRADITION_____ British food but similar recipes can be found in other countries, although they may have different names. In Canada, for example, a ____WAIT____ in a restaurant would present it to tourists as Chinese pie.

67. St Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland. St Patrick is _____FAME_____ for his heroic deeds. People gladly believe in ______AMAZE____ tales about St Patrick and don’t look for any historical evidence to prove them. And the facts often _____AGREE______ with the tales. For example, an old legend says that St Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. This myth is actually untrue. At the time snakes appeared on the planet, Ireland was _____COMPLETE_____ covered by water. Now it is an island which means it is surrounded by water. The water makes it ____POSSIBLE____ for snakes to get to the island. The same _____SITUATE____ is true for New Zealand, Greenland, and many other islands.

68. The festival of Halloween has its roots in Celtic traditions.

Over 2,000 years ago the Celts in Britain had a special holiday in late October to mark the _____BEGIN_____ of winter. Another autumn _____CELEBRATE____ was connected with the passing of the dead. These two events later became Halloween. On Halloween children often dress up as ghosts, witches and monsters and go around people’s houses, asking for sweets. In most cases the ghosts and witches are not frightening at all, they are even _____FUN______! But remember that if the children don’t get the sweets, they may play some ____PLEASANT_____ joke, for example splash some water on you. Pumpkins also ______SYMBOL_____ Halloween. People ____USUAL____ make lanterns from them.

69. There are lots of products that help us fight bad moods and depression. If you feel down and ____SLEEP____, just get a bar of dark chocolate from the fridge. Chocolate will improve your mood and you’ll feel ______CHEER_____ and happy again. This ____INFORM____ is often used in chocolate adverts. Unfortunately, we can’t use this method too often. The positive effect does not last long. Meanwhile chocolate is not _____HARM_____ food. It contains fat and sugar which can make you overweight. Some people may also be allergic to chocolate and it can affect their _____APPEAR______, causing skin problems. The alternative and _____ABSOLUTE___ safe method to fight depression is doing sport. It can be recommended to everyone!

70. It’s not at all surprising that weather is a favourite topic for many people around the world. It affects where we choose to live, what we wear, our moods, and perhaps even our _____NATION____ character. A _____SUN_____ day can blow away the deepest depression. And a gloomy rainy day can make you feel lonely and ____HAPPY____. ‘I’m feeling a bit under the weather’ is a common complaint in Britain, _____ESPECIAL_____ on Monday mornings. The weather can really be ____RESPONSE___ for moods and scientists have proved this fact. There is a ____CONNECT____ between our mood and the weather we are having. But remember that good weather will have good effects on your mood only if you spend more than 30 minutes outdoors a day.

71. Scientists have found that there is a direct _____CONNECT____ between sunshine and our good mood. They noticed that people are kinder and more ____HELP____ and easy-going when the sun is out. Sunlight ____DEFINITE____ improves negative moods and makes us feel less tired and more energetic. On the other hand, very hot weather may cause strong _____COMFORT____. As a result, we may feel depressed, irritated and even aggressive. On ______RAIN______ days people say they’re less satisfied with their lives. But whatever the weather is, it’s important to spend enough time outdoors. Fresh air and sports can make any day feel _____FANTASY____!

72. People in Britain often talk about climate and weather. They usually complain about their ____CHANGE____ weather. However, there are parts of the world where extreme weather causes real dangers to the _____POPULATE____. Sandstorms, tornadoes and floods ____REGULAR____ cause massive destruction. Lots of people become ____HOME____. To prevent this destruction, it’s important to forecast disasters in advance. Japan is the world ____LEAD______ in using new technology for this purpose. The Japanese have also worked out an _____EFFECT_____ system of informing people: phone companies automatically notify their customers about emergencies and disasters. These warnings are very efficient, and free of charge.

73. In 2005 the rock group The Rolling Stones released an album called ‘A Bigger Bang’. Many critics chose it as their favourite. This isn’t very ____SURPRISE___, but just think, it’s their 25th album, and the Rolling Stones have been on the stage for more than 40 years! The lead ____SING____, Mick Jagger, the guitarist Keith Richards and the other musicians are over 60! And they are not losing their ___POPULAR____, even nowadays. However, they are still much more ____FAME____ for the songs they made in the 1960s and 70s. But, you know what? Young people _____REGULAR____ listen to the Rolling Stones with their fathers and granddads. Isn’t that_____IMPRESS____? In all aspects, theirs has been a remarkable career.

74. They say that pop music is created by and for young people. It often happens this way. A young ____SING_____ makes one or two good records at the start of their career. Every year, lots of new stars become ____FAME____ but for a short time. And just a year or two later they either ____APPEAR___ or make less interesting records. It is difficult to find musicians who could make great records for a long time. Lots of popular groups from the 1970s, for example, are still better known for the songs they made in their ____SUCCESS____ past than for their more recent recordings. Some performers leave the stage but don’t lose their ____POPULAR____. They continue to appear ___REGULAR___ on TV as presenters, or in chat and reality shows.

75. In Moscow, there are approximately 35,000 dogs living on the streets. Some of these ____HOME____ animals were born there. Others are just _____LUCKY____ pets that have been abandoned by their owners. For many dogs the city may be a ____DANGER___ place to live in. However, scientists were surprised to find out how ____EASY____ some animals can adapt to urban life. Some dogs have even learnt to use the city’s metro system! We still don’t know how the dogs find out when to get off the train. One ___SUGGEST___ is that they use their excellent sense of smell to recognise the scents of their favourite destinations. Another idea is that they are able to remember the design of ___DIFFER___ stations and find the station they need.

76. Most graffiti street artists are anonymous. However there are some artists who have become globally ___FAME___. Like the twin brothers from Brazil who call themselves Os Gemeos. They paint everything from small images to huge, ___COLOUR___ pictures of people on buildings. Another celebrity among graffiti artists is Blek le Rat from Paris. He paints pictures of ___HOME___ people. In this way he hopes to encourage residents to think ____SERIOUS___ about the problems of these people. Another well-known artist is Faith 47 from Cape Town. She paints big bright pictures of people and animals. The works of this ___PAINT____ can be found on pavements, empty factory buildings, and abandoned cars. It is ____POSSIBLE____ to predict how street art will develop in the future but we can be sure that it is here to stay!

77. Kelly’s family loved to watch football together. Sometimes they watched college games, but normally they watched ____PROFESSION_____ teams play. This evening was special. Two teams were playing in the final match of the ___CHAMPION____. Kelly’s favourite team had actually got to the final this year, which ____RARE_____ happened. «They’re going to win for sure! It will be ___FAIR_____ if they lose!» Kelly thought. Watching the football game needed the presence of the whole family and lots of tasty food. So Kelly’s mum had made barbecue meatballs. Uncle Jolyon had brought a ____SPICE___ cheese sauce and chips. Aunt Katie brought some cakes. When the game started, everyone cheered. It seemed to Kelly that every ____PLAY_____ of her team was doing their best to win-win-win! And they did!

78. The Nobel Prize is a very prestigious award. Alfred Nobel, a successful businessman and the _____INVENT_____ of explosives, established prizes for achievements in science, literature and economics. Another award, the Oscar, is ____PROBABLE____ the most famous prize in the film industry. The ceremony is an ____IMPRESS____ event with lots of film stars. There are lots of musical awards – Grammies, Brits, and the MTV awards for music, the list is ____END_____. In Britain, a writer who wins the Booker prize can expect to see their novel at the top of the bestseller lists and compete with ‘The Da Vinci Code’ for _____POPULAR____. The Turner Prize is an award for British contemporary artists, and each year it causes heated discussions. Artists get lots of money for their ____USUAL____ and sometimes even strange works.

79. Ecotourism is getting more and more popular. It offers two things at once: ____EDUCATE____ and entertainment. Most people agree that ecotourism is the most _____HARM_____ branch of tourism. It makes profit without destroying ______NATURE_____ resources. When tourists choose eco trips, they stay in local houses with local people, not in _____EXPENSE_____ hotels. They travel on foot, by boat, bicycle or elephant to avoid pollution. However, such trips are not at all cheap. This is ____PROBABLE____ the only disadvantage. But you can apply the principles of ecotourism every time you go on a normal holiday. You should remember that you’re only a ____VISIT_____ and be as careful as possible.

80. Ireland is the country of myths and legends. Even the local people are not sure which of them were based on facts and which are the product of someone’s ____CREATE____ imagination. Leprechauns are ____PROBABLE____ the most famous characters from Irish mythology. They are depicted as old bearded men. Their ____RESPONSIBLE____ is to guard the treasure of the fairies. Unfortunately, rainbows always point to the _____LOCATE____ of the treasure and the Leprechaun must rehide it. And there are plenty of rainbows in Ireland! Leprechauns are always busy. They are always very ____CARE____ and try to be invisible to people. But if you manage to catch some ____LUCKY___ Leprechaun, he must either give you his treasure or grant you three wishes.

81. It’s obvious that language skills are essential for everyone today. Foreign languages are very _____USE_______ not only for travelling, but also for studying and building a career. There are lots of ___DIFFER_____ ways to learn a new language. However, everyone agrees that learning languages is ____POSSIBLE____ without dictionaries. The main job of any dictionary is to explain what words mean. This can be done via ____TRANSLATE_____ or the unknown word can be explained in other words. It’s also good if the dictionary contains some examples of how the word is used – it helps to understand the ____MEAN_____ much better. If you are a busy _____LEARN_______, you probably prefer online dictionaries to paper ones. Online dictionaries are very convenient to use if you have Internet access.

82. My friend, Mary, is an extraordinary girl. She has always tried new things – new sports and new hobbies. She says life should be _____INTEREST_______ and it should change all the time. Now she has a new idea – she wants to be a firefighter. You may say that it is not a job for girls, but Mary will ___AGREE_____ with this. In her opinion, putting out fires is a ____DANGER_____ job but women are able to do it too. She has enrolled in a special training school where they learn skills and study firefighting ____EQUIP_____. The teenagers in the camp also learn how to work as a team, which is a very ___USE_____ skill wherever you work. And Mary is sure her team will be effective in any ___SITUATE_____.

83. There is a belief that some jobs suit men better than women and some other jobs are more appropriate for women than for men. Nowadays, women more and more often take jobs that ______TRADITIONAL________ were done by men. A lot of women do ___DANGER_____ and difficult jobs, becoming astronauts, pilots, and firefighters. No one is surprised when a girl wants to be a police officer or a train _____DRIVE____. In sports you can see a similar ____SITUATE____. Girls play football, ice hockey, go boxing and do other sports that seem to be ______USUAL_________ for women. But the girls say that it is ____EXCITE_____ and they cannot see any reason why they should not go into the sport they like.

84. Mark is an old friend of mine. I’m very proud of our friendship because Mark is a very ____INTEREST_____ person. He is very talented and ____CREATE_____. He can play the piano and the violin and the guitar but he is not a professional ____MUSIC_____. He plays only for his family and friends. We have encouraged Mark to try singing too, but he refuses and says he has an ___PLEASANT_____ voice. That is certainly not true – he has a nice voice, though he cannot sing very ______LOUD_________. Now we are arranging a school band and I want to ask Mark to join it. I think if he starts performing in public, he’ll become a more confident and more ____SUCCESS____ person.

85. Russia is a large country with great diversity in flora and fauna. There are several large ____NATION_________ parks in Russia. A lot of different animals live there. Wolves are probably the best known, and are very well studied animals, so we have enough ______INFORM________ about their diet and behaviour. The wolf is a good ______HUNT_________. They usually hunt wild animals like deer and hares, but sometimes they can attack sheep, goats, and cows. The wolf tries to avoid people and only goes into villages when he is _______REAL______ hungry. In some ______RUSSIA________ tales, the wolf is often represented as a clever animal that helps the main character, Ivan. The wolf is usually direct and _____CREATE________ and helps Ivan to cope with many difficult problems.

86. Learning languages is important nowadays. It is interesting and ___USE____. Language skills help people to travel, study, and establish ___PROFESSION____ links with colleagues from other countries. Some people say that learning languages is easy but others strongly ___AGREE____. They say that learning languages takes a lot of time and they are not happy with their progress anyway. Meanwhile, there are some strategies that can make you a successful language _____LEARN____ and save your time. The first idea is watching films in the original. If the films are ____INTEREST____, learning is just fun, not hard work. Online and live ___COMMUNICATE____ with people in the language you are learning also helps a lot.

87. I’m not a child but I still like cartoons and animated films. ___RECENT____, I enrolled in an animation course in our university. The ____TEACH_____ of the course explained to us how animated films are made. Basically, animation is just a series of pictures with a character. Each picture is a little ____DIFFER_______. When you show the pictures really fast, it looks like they are moving. Some people say animation is not a serious thing. I strongly ___AGREE_____. Animated films may be ___FUN_____ but clever and useful to learn new skills. I believe they can be used in many spheres, and most importantly of all in ___EDUCATE_____.

88. Not everyone likes street art. ____USUAL________ nobody asks owners’ permission before drawing graffiti on their houses. Sometimes the drawings may be ___INTEREST_____ and nice but sometimes messy and ugly. What is graffiti – a form of art or vandalism? It depends on the drawing, I think. A friend of mine, John, is a street __ART____. He says that street art is a form of ____COMMUNICATE____. A person can tell you nice or rude things, can’t he? As for John, he is a really nice and ___CREATE_____ person. He enjoys drawing _____VARY_______ characters from animated films. When my neighbours saw his drawings, they asked him to paint some pictures on the wall of their house. Just to make it look brighter and more positive.

89. What is the most eco-friendly transport? I believe it’s the bicycle. There are a lot of bicycles on the streets of our town and that is probably why it looks so green and ____BEAUTY___. There are cycle lanes all over the town so using your bike to get to school or to the office is safe and convenient. ___FORTUNATELY____, some people still prefer driving cars even for short distances. They make the environment less _____HEALTH_____. As for me, I enjoy riding my bike very much and all my friends say that I’m a good ____RIDE____. Next month I’m going to take part in a regional cycling _____COMPETE_____ and I hope to win it. I don’t think I will stop riding my bicycle till I’m ____REAL____ old.

90. Koalas are cute animals. _____FORTUNATELY_______, it causes them lots of problems. There are people who want to keep the cute exotic animal as a pet which may put the koala in a really ____DANGER_____ situation. The problem is that the koala’s diet is very specific. To stay ______HEALTH______ they should only eat eucalyptus leaves. The leaves need to be young and fresh, which means a person who keeps a koala should also have a lot of eucalyptus trees. Andrew Page, a ___SCIENCE_______ who has been studying koalas for years, says that it’s a bad idea to keep this animal as a pet. According to him, people who try to do it usually have very little _____INFORM________ about koala’s lifestyle. And their ignorance can often cost the ___BEAUTY______ animal its life.

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